marzNC
Angel Diva
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I won't be in Utah in March, but will be back in April.
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Utah LCC/BCC 2019-20 conditions - Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton
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I won't be in Utah in March, but will be back in April.
Marta_P
Certified Ski Diva
Hi, I will be at DV next week and am nervous about all the snow, crazy, right?! I'm an east coast skier, and have never skied in powder before. I know Deer Valley is known for their grooming; can someone tell me if that means those runs won't have deep powder? It's probably a stupid question, but I'm just trying to set my expectations for what will do-able skiing-wise. I am beyond excited about the trip, but am scared I won't be able to ski anything! Thank you!
nopoleskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
You'll be fine, they groom a lot. More groomed than Ungroomed. if it is snowing While skiing, relax, enjoy it and if you can take a powder lesson.
Powder skiing is like slow motion skiing (Coming from the east)
Have Fun. DV is an Awesome groomer's paradise!
Soujan
Angel Diva
So I called Avis customer service numerous times yesterday in an attempt to reach the SLC Airport location to inquire about my rental having AWD and snow tires for my trip in March. I reserved a standard SUV months ago. Even though their website tells you to call the location to ask, I found there is no way to speak to someone at the actual location. I kept getting routed to the main customer service line. One of the reps I spoke to told me there is no way to confirm and it is only based on availability when I pick up the rental.
cvana
Certified Ski Diva
We had a great trip! Deep base underfoot and 9-12 inches during the day and overnight while we were there. Had a great time in the bowls, sucked wind on the hikes, and really did not get hit with holiday weekend crowds - upper mountain you could almost ski up to the lift. We skied at Alta for all three days. At the last minute I converted our reservation to a lodge on the mountain, instead of a more economical but much less convenient trip in from outside the canyon. Well worth it!
marzNC
Angel Diva
Sounds like a great time! Which lodge at Alta did you choose? A standard room or dorm room? With meals included, a dorm bed can be a pretty good deal for a powder trip.
skibum4ever
Angel Diva
We drove from LA to Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Skied Alta/Snowbird on Weds., Snowbird/Alta on Thurs., and Solitude/Brighton today. We are staying in Midvale.
Photos 1, 3, 4 are from the top of the Snowbird tram. Photo 2 is from our lunch break at Snowbird.
The snow at Alta and Snowbird was fabulous packed powder. Since it was very cold for a while after their latest snowfall on Sunday, the snow stayed really nice. But it was a bit warmer yesterday and even warmer today. I thought that the snow at Solitude wasn't quite as good today. But it's still really good.
Quite a change from the firm conditions we've been skiing recently at Mammoth.
Photos 1, 3, 4 are from the top of the Snowbird tram. Photo 2 is from our lunch break at Snowbird.
The snow at Alta and Snowbird was fabulous packed powder. Since it was very cold for a while after their latest snowfall on Sunday, the snow stayed really nice. But it was a bit warmer yesterday and even warmer today. I thought that the snow at Solitude wasn't quite as good today. But it's still really good.
Quite a change from the firm conditions we've been skiing recently at Mammoth.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Unfortunately while the snow may be good, there won't be any lifts running in LCC or BCC starting March 15. There is too much evidence of community spread of COVID-19 in Utah.
Deer Valley and Park City are closed as well, as are all resorts owned by Vail Resorts and Alterra across N. America.
Deer Valley and Park City are closed as well, as are all resorts owned by Vail Resorts and Alterra across N. America.
NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Not that I was now still planning to go since I think the writing is now "officially on the wall" as of today, but still no email from Goldminer's Daughter as far as if they are closing for the season as well/giving deposit refunds. I see Alta Lodge plans to close down and Rustler also is automatically issuing refunds. I'm planning now to cancel my flights anyway.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Alta Lodge hasn't sent emails yet either. They just posted on their website earlier today. I'm sure all the lodges are scrambling to get a full implementation plan in place. Being prepared for Interlodge is one thing, being prepared for an early closure due to a pandemic is quite another.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Found an email from Alta Lodge from last night in my Junk mailbox. (Google isn't as smart as it thinks.) Although the announcement is only about Alta shutting down, not Alta Lodge. But with Alta Lodge a lot of guests use the phone rather than email or the website for reservations stuff.
NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Nothing from GMD for me yet. Maybe the cancelations are going out in batches. If I don't hear in a day or so, I'll email them or heaven forbid call---I'm sure everyone is slammed and phones ringing off the hook.
marzNC
Angel Diva
I found all sorts of legitimate email in my Junk folder in the last few days. I think Gmail is going overboard. One of the Alta Lodge emails ended up in there.
I guess one advantage of a small lodge like GMD or Alta Lodge is that there aren't really that many guests. Perhaps those people who haven't been paying attention before March 14 should be done calling after today.
bsskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
You can call, they actually weren’t slammed at the front desk.
NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
GMD did respond to my email and sent me my cancelation/proof of refund. Now to carry out canceling my flights.
